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A team of Chinese researchers has demonstrated how the Nvidia Jetson TX2i system-on-chip can significantly enhance the capabilities of hypersonic weapons, achieving speeds above Mach 7. This affordable option, not restricted by U.S. export controls, could enhance China's military capability.
Rating: 85 | 2024-09-29 11:26:58 AM |
OpenAI's GPT-4 model is successfully exploiting cybersecurity vulnerabilities, outperforming human professionals. Researchers at UIUC found that GPT-4 is better and faster at attacking security vulnerabilities, a skill that will likely improve over time.
Rating: 87 | 2024-09-29 11:26:58 AM |
Samsung has introduced its next-gen LPDDR5X DRAM, which offers 10.7Gbps of memory bandwidth, 25% faster than its first-gen LPDDR5X. Mass production will begin in H2 2024. This is the fastest version of the low-profile DDR5 standard to date.
Rating: 87 | 2024-09-29 11:26:58 AM |
ASML has printed the first patterns with its first EUV lithography tool featuring a 0.55 numerical aperture (High-NA), marking a significant milestone for the company and the High-NA EUV lithography technology. The tool printed 10 nanometer dense lines after completing coarse calibration.
Rating: 87 | 2024-09-29 11:26:58 AM |
AMD's RDNA 2 high-end graphics card supply is dwindling, with the RX 6950 XT and RX 6900 XT becoming increasingly difficult to find at their original price points. The RX 6800 XT is the only higher-end RDNA 2 GPU still being sold at competitive prices, thanks to two XFX variants. The RX 6950 XT and RX 6900 XT are the biggest offenders in this supply shortage.
Rating: 85 | 2024-09-29 11:26:58 AM |
TSMC, the world's largest semiconductor foundry, shared backup power with Taipower to prevent a power outage crisis after an earthquake caused eight power generating units to fail.
Rating: 77 | 2024-09-29 11:26:58 AM |
Seii-FPV created a Raspberry Pi FPV monitor for drone flights, combining the benefits of a desktop PC with real-time drone interface and feed.
Rating: 78 | 2024-09-29 11:26:58 AM |
Since October 2022, @oscar_barea on Twitter has been documenting his progress on a customized vintage 3dfx Voodoo card, based on the 3dfx VSA-100 GPU. This 'VoodooX' is not one of the best graphics cards, but it's a fun project. A vintage 3dfx Voodoo5 GPU was auctioned off for $15,000 early last year.
Rating: 85 | 2024-09-29 11:26:58 AM |
Nvidia has introduced two new professional GPUs, the RTX A1000 and A400, based on its Ampere architecture. These GPUs target the entry-level professional market and offer specifications similar to or worse than the consumer-grade RTX 3050. They are not likely to be the best graphics cards for professionals but will fill a specific niche.
Rating: 88 | 2024-09-29 11:26:58 AM |
Nvidia's Ampere A100, previously a top AI accelerator, has been surpassed by newer models. Some A100 prototypes with enhancements have appeared on the Chinese second-hand market, possibly due to U.S. sanctions.
Rating: 87 | 2024-09-29 11:26:58 AM |